Weird clunk after 1000 miles service
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Weird clunk after 1000 miles service
I took my SB 12 in for its service the bike seems to running better if anything but one thing I have noticed is when its cold and I put it in to first I hear a different noise its always had a slight clunk but it sounds louder now almost like a vibration noise only thing i can compare the noise to id one of them springy door stoppers once its been in first gear once the noise goes away when i reselect first any tips
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My 11 Wide Glide maked the some noise after the 1000 service. I believe it's just the difference between the break- in oil and the new oil. there is also the possibility of components in the transmission and clutch developing a little normal slack. I have paid good attention to this on my bike, seems to be a non issue, I only hear it when the engine is cold.
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It doesn't sound like anything to worry about now. I would let the dealer know what you observed so it's on record. At least you're under warranty, so just be aware of any other changes.
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Thank for all the info seems to be nothing to worry about only thing I found what was strange is I had supposition that the clutch cable may be lose so when I selected first i pulled the cable a bit to test the tension whilst selecting first and the transition was smoother and quiter and one else tried this
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The new cables will stretch.... How much play in your clutch cable? You should have 1/16-1/8th inch play at the grip. Does it quiet down when the bikes warm?
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This thread Just reminded me that I never readjusted my new clutch cable from when I switch my bars to z bars( it's been about 1500 miles ago). So this morning I did a cable adjustment seem to be working about the same.
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